Toronto man gets life sentence for the senseless slaughter of his mother – Toronto [Video]

A Toronto man who strangled his mother to death while he was out on bail and living with her as a condition of his release has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years.

Michael Rawlins, 29, pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of his mother, Joy Barnwell, on Monday.

The 70-year-old was the founding member of Immigrant Women in Business and was passionate about helping underserved women, including those who have gone through domestic violence.

According to an agreed statement of facts read out in court, police received a 911 call for a medical complaint from the victim’s son around 8:15 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2023.

Rawlins reported that Barnwell was not breathing.

When first responders arrived at unit 101 at 1555 Finch Ave. E., they found Rawlins in the hallway of the suite. Barnwell was behind him, lying on her back, not moving.

First responders noticed that the couch in the living room …